Group French Classes

Learn French! We offer fun, interactive classes and private lessons for adults. Check your level below or contact us for free evaluation.
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Beginning Levels

Level 1

Beginning Level 1

8 weeks. Special introductory tuition: $199. 

CHECK OUT OUR PERKS:
- Free make-up class in any group available
- Free extra attendance during the week: you may come twice a week or more
- Two free 30 min. one-on-one make-ups
> Free personal coaching and support with our school coordinator 6 days a week

Missed classes cannot be credited or taken during a later session.

No refunds after 4/27/23

PRICE 8 weeks: Special introductory tuition: $199.
Super special EARLY BIRD price: $185 if you sign up before Friday December 30.
PREREQUISITE None
MATERIALS Book 1: Devour French 1! Hard copy $36 (tax and shipping included) or pdf $21
CURRICULUM

A1. 30 basic verbs in the Present, Past & Future. And Pronunciation!

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If none of these days/times are convenient, please feel free to suggest other days and times and we will try to put a group together.

Morning Classes
CLASS DAY TIME
100 Monday a.m.  9:00-11:00
101 Tuesday a.m.  8:15-10:15
102 Wednesday a.m.  10:30-12:30
103 Wednesday a.m.  10:00-12:00
104 Friday a.m.  10:00-12:00
Afternoon Classes
CLASS DAY TIME
105 Monday p.m. 3:00-5:00
106 Tuesday p.m. 1:00-3:00
107  Wednesday p.m. 12:00-2:00
Evening Classes
CLASS DAY TIME
108 Monday p.m. 6:00-8:00
109  Wednesday p.m. 5:30-7:30
110 Friday p.m. 4:00-6:00
Saturday Classes

 

CLASS DAY TIME
111 Saturday a.m. 10:00-12:00

 Attend more classes at no extra cost

Minimum attendance is ONCE A WEEK, but you may attend any class open at your level, more than once a week. The same lesson is repeated in each class throughout the week. 

Free 30-minute on-one-make up upon request, one hour maximum.

ELEMENTARY LEVEL 1

* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 4/27/23. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.

Level 2

Beginning Level 2

PRICE 8 weeks: $448
PREREQUISITE See Level 1 curriculum
MATERIALS Book 2: Devour French 2! Hard copy $36 (tax and shipping included) or pdf $21
CURRICULUM 35 verbs in the present, past, future and past perfect. Possessives. Comparison. Pronunciation.

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CLASS DAY TIME
200 Wednesday a.m. 9:30-11:30
201 Thursday p.m. 5:45-7:45
202 Saturday p.m. 12:30-2:30

Attend more classes at no extra cost

Please note: Minimum attendance is ONCE A WEEK but possibility to attend any class open at your level, more than once a week if you want. The same lesson is repeated in each class throughout the week. Free 30-minute on-one-make up upon request, one hour maximum.

ELEMENTARY LEVEL 2

* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 4/27/23. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.

Level 3

Beginning Level 3

PRICE 8 weeks: $448
PREREQUISITE See Level 2 curriculum.
MATERIALS Book 3: Devour French 3! Hard copy $36 (tax and shipping included) or pdf $21.
CURRICULUM 42 verbs in the present, past, future, past perfect and present of the subjunctive. Reflexive verbs. The polite form in the conditional. Pronouns. Pronunciation.

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CLASS DAY TIME
300 Monday a.m. 10:00-12:00
301 Wednesday p.m. 2:30-4:30
302 Saturday a.m. 9:30-11:30

Attend more classes at no extra cost

Please note: Minimum attendance is ONCE A WEEK but possibility to attend any class open at your level, more than once a week if you want. The same lesson is repeated in each class throughout the week. Free 30-minute on-one-make up upon request, one hour maximum.

ELEMENTARY LEVEL 3

* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 4/27/23. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.

Level 4

Beginning Level 4

PRICE 8 weeks: $448
PREREQUISITE See Level 3 curriculum
MATERIALS Book 4: Devour French 4! Hard copy $36 (tax and shipping included) or pdf $21.
CURRICULUM Verb tenses : present, past tenses, future, imperative, subjunctive present and past, conditional present and past, conjunctions

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CLASS DAY TIME
400 Monday a.m. 11:00-1:00
401 Friday p.m. 1:00-3:00
402 Saturday p.m. 12:30-2:30

Attend more classes at no extra cost

Please note: Minimum attendance is ONCE A WEEK but possibility to attend any class open at your level, more than once a week if you want. The same lesson is repeated in each class throughout the week. Free 30-minute on-one-make up upon request, one hour maximum.

ELEMENTARY LEVEL 4

* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 4/27/23. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.

Level 5

Beginning Level 5

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This course is divided in two parts, offered back to back. You may elect to take them together or separately.

Review of Verb Tenses & Devour French in Paris
(Vocabulary and Conversation)

PRICE 8 weeks: $448
Each course may be taken separately: $310
PREREQUISITE See Level 4 curriculum
MATERIALS Devour French in Paris! Hard copy $36 (tax and shipping included) or pdf $21.
CURRICULUM Hour 1: Review of Verb Tenses. A well organized review of each verb tense and how they work together.
Hour 2: Devour French in Paris. Practical conversation and vocabulary: Your stay in France in a nutshell.

 

CLASS DAY TIME
500 Monday p.m. 6:00-8:00
501 Saturday p.m. 12:30-2:30

Elementary Level 5 Plus (B1 Level):
transition to Intermediate(B2 Level)

PRICE 8 weeks: $448
PREREQUISITE See Level 5 curriculum
MATERIALS Book: Grammaire en dialogues CLE B1 $46 (tax and shipping included).
CURRICULUM

New topics & materials every 8 weeks, so you can repeat your class until you are ready for our next level.
A great transition to the Intermediate level (B2) with a combination of conversation, vocabulary and grammar review from the top!

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CLASS DAY TIME
500 Plus Tuesday p.m. 5:30-7:30
501 Plus Friday p.m. 12:00-2:00
502 Plus Saturday p.m. 12:30-2:30

Attend more classes at no extra cost

Please note: Minimum attendance is ONCE A WEEK but possibility to attend any class open at your level, more than once a week if you want. The same lesson is repeated in each class throughout the week. Free 30-minute on-one-make up upon request, one hour maximum.

ELEMENTARY LEVEL 5

* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 4/27/23. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.

Intermediate Level

Level 6

Intermediate Level 6

New topics & materials every 8 weeks, so you can repeat your class until you are ready for our Advanced level.

NOTE: Missed classes cannot be credited nor taken in a later 8-week Session.

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Grammar + Conversation & Vocabulary

PRICE 8 weeks: $448 or $310 per course, for only grammar or only conversation.
MATERIALS Livre: Grammaire Progressive CLE International B1B2 $55 (includes tax & shipping).
CURRICULUM New topics & material every 8 weeks, so you can repeat your class until you are ready for our Advanced level.

 

CLASS DAY TIME
600 Monday p.m. 2:00-4:00
601 Tuesday a.m. 9:00-11:00
602 Tuesday p.m. 1:30-3:30
603 Saturday a.m. 10:00-12:00

Conversation & Vocabulary

PRICE 8 weeks: One hour. $310. One hour and a half $336.
Materials

Improve your vocabulary by reading (at home) an article in French that we provide and by discussing it in class. Current topics and your own subjects of interest. Classes are small and fun!

 

CLASS DAY TIME
604 Monday a.m. 9:15-10:45 (1.5 hours, $336)
605 Monday p.m. 3:00-4:00
606 Tuesday a.m. 10:00-11:00
607 Tuesday p.m. 2:30-3:30
608 Saturday a.m. 11:00-12:00

Grammar Only

PRICE 8 weeks: One hour, $310.
Materials

 Livre: Grammaire Progressive CLE International B1B2 $55 (includes tax & shipping).
CLASS DAY TIME
609 Monday p.m. 2:00-3:00
610 Tuesday a.m. 9:00-10:00
611 Tuesday p.m. 1:30-2:30
612 Saturday a.m. 10:00-11:00

NOTE: Missed classes cannot be credited nor taken in a later 8-week Session.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 6

* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 4/27/23. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.

Advanced Level

Level 7

Advanced Level 7

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Conversation & Vocabulary

PRICE 8 weeks: $336. Drop-in $50.
CURRICULUM

Free flow conversation. Lively and fun and a LOT of vocabulary, expressions and corrections introduced by your teacher so you can expand your knowledge of French.

 

 

CLASS DAY TIME
700 Monday a.m. 9:15-10:45
701 Thursday a.m. 9:00-10:30

Advanced Grammar, Conversation & Vocabulary

PRICE 8 weeks: $448 or $310 per course (only grammar or only conversation & vocabulary). Drop-in $50 or $65..
MATERIALS Livres: Cours de la Sorbonne, Grammaire Supérieur II, Hachette. $46 (includes tax and shipping).
CURRICULUM

Grammar: well organized, clear step by step explanations, very interactive.
Conversation & Vocabulary. 

 

CLASS DAY TIME
702 Tuesday a.m. 9:30-10:30 Grammar
10:30-11:30 Conversation & Vocabulary
703 Saturday a.m. 10:00-11:00 Grammar
11:00-12:00 Conversation & Vocabulary

 

Advanced Grammar Only

PRICE 8 weeks: $336. Drop-in $50.
MATERIALS Livre: Cours de la Sorbonne, Grammaire supérieure II Hachette. $46 (includes tax & shipping).
CURRICULUM

A well organized course, clear step by step explanations, very interactive and lively!
CLASS DAY TIME
704 Wednesday p.m. 5:30-7:00
705 Thursday a.m. 10:30-12:00

 

Conversation on Current Events in France

PRICE 8 weeks: $336

Lively and fun conversation on current events (no politics) and a lot of vocabulary introduced by the teacher.

CLASS DAY TIME
706 Wednesday p.m. 12:30-2:00
707 Wednesday p.m. 7:00-8:30

French TV Series: conversation & vocabulary

 

PRICE 8 weeks: One hour per week. $310. Drop-in $50.
CURRICULUM

Watch a different French series at home on Netflix every 8 weeks, and discuss the vocabulary, the slang, the story, the characters.
CLASS DAY TIME
708 Monday a.m. 9:00-10:00
709 Monday p.m. 5:00-6:00
710  Tuesday p.m. 3:00-4:00

The French (slang) You Hear in France

PRICE 8 weeks: One hour per week. $310. Drop-in $50.
CURRICULUM

A special course to help you understand French movies and the most common slang, colloquials and contractions French people use in daily life.
MATERIALS Book: Hard copy $24 (includes tax & shipping) or pdf $21.
CLASS DAY TIME
711 Wednesday a.m. 11:00-12:00
712 Friday p.m. 4:00-5:00

 

ADVANCED LEVEL 7

* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 4/27/23. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.

Proficient Level

Level 8

Proficient Level 8

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Littérature et Culture

PRICE 8 weeks: $336. Drop-in $50.
MATERIALS

Lisez le livre à la maison. Parlez-en en classe.
Livre: Le Balcon sur le Luxembourg. 1942-1958 (Tome 1) de Gilles Schlesser. $24, (includes tax & shipping). Disponible maintenant.

Résumé: La chronique d'une famille française, des heures sombres de la rafle du Vel' d'Hiv au retour à la vie libre et la lente reconstruction vers une vie normale avec les secrets et les crimes impunis des années d'Occupation.
CLASS DAY TIME
800 Tuesday a.m. 10:30-12:00

Conversation: Les événements actuels en France

PRICE 8 weeks: $336. Drop-in $50.
CURRICULUM

Conversation et vocabulaire: cultivez votre français grâce à des articles sur l’actualité mondiale et les grands courants sociaux et économiques contemporains en France. Pas de politique.
CLASS DAY TIME
801 Wednesday p.m. 12:30-2:00
802 Wednesday p.m. 7:00-8:30

The French (Slang) You Hear in France

PRICE 8 weeks: $310.
CURRICULUM

A special course to help you understand French movies and the most common slang, colloquials and contractions French people use in daily life.
MATERIALS Book: Hard copy $24 (includes tax & shipping) or pdf $21.

 

CLASS DAY TIME
803 Wednesday a.m. 11:00-12:00
804 Friday p.m. 4:00-5:00

 

PROFICIENT LEVEL 8

* RESTRICTIONS: NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER 4/27/23. PLEASE DO NOT ASK US TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO OUR POLICIES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FLEXIBLE & FREE MAKE UP OPTIONS. MISSED CLASSES CANNOT BE CREDITED TO A LATER 8-WEEK SESSION. OUR SPECIAL OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS EXCEPT THE MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT.

 

Online!

We are currently offering Group Classes on Zoom and will continue to offer online classes after we reopen our office.

2023 8-week sessions

January 9 - March 4
March 6 to April 29
May 1 to June 24
June 26 to August 19
August 28 to October 21
October 23 to December 16

How to register:

Download and complete the registration form.

Mail
The French Class
584 Castro Street #362
San Francisco, CA 94114

Email
info@frenchclass.com

Phone
(415) 362-3666

Membership and Policies

Membership and benefits

Membership

Cost

  • $99 PER YEAR FOR A SINGLE MEMBERSHIP
  • $119 PER YEAR FOR A FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
    Includes spouse or partner and children.

The membership is NOT required to enroll in our classes.
10% of each membership is donated to local schools or charities.

We recommend you consider joining if you plan to be taking French for the whole year:
10% off on every 8-week session is a $200 saving.

Benefits

  • RECEIVE 10 % OFF when you sign up for an entire 8-week session. Save over $250 per year on six 8-week sessions of group classes!

  • FREE membership to Teacher’s Office Hours ($55 value). Please call (415) 362-3666  or email info@frenchclass.com for details.

  • FREE correction of a personal letter or short essay you write in French every month.

  • FREE monthly Book Club for advanced levels.

Group class policies

The French Class policies

Books are not included in the tuition:

  • Prices include tax and shipping
  • French Level One to Five: $36
  • Pdfs or French Level One to Five: $21
  • Literature: $24 and up
  • Intermediate Grammar: $55
  • Advanced Grammar: $46

Refund and Credit Policy

  • If The French Class cancels a class, students may transfer to another class or receive a full refund.
  • We are sorry we cannot give refunds or credits for group classes unless we are notified by phone, before 5:00 pm the Thursday before the beginning of the 8-week session. Dates and terms of special offers may vary: please see our policy for special offers on our web site.
  • We are sorry no exception can be made. The French class is not responsible for changes in the student’s schedules or personal circumstances.
  • No refunds, credits or make-ups for missed workshops and intensive courses
  • A $30 processing fee will be applied to all refunds or credits.
  • Neither books nor memberships are refundable
  • Credits for group classes are non-transferable and may not be applied to private classes, workshops or intensive courses.
  • It is not possible to make up missed classes in the next 8-week course.

Make Up Policy for classes missed

  • Making up classes in another group class of the­ same level and topic is free and encouraged for each class missed. It is not possible to make up missed classes during another 8-week course.
  • Make-up classes may be used as long as you are enrolled and paid in full in a current session of classes.
  • Students enrolled in levels 1-5 (but NOT 5+)are entitled to two free half-hour private make-ups.
  • There are no one-on-one make-ups when repeating an elementary level class for $175. Please make up missed classes in another group class.
  • Make-ups must be cancelled 24 hours in advance, or a $15 charge will apply. We ask that students prepare in advance the lesson they have missed to the best of their ability. Homework should be completed as well.
  • Group Classes:

The fee for attending one group class without being enrolled in the entire 8-week session is $50 or $65 depending on the length of the class.

A minimum of 4 students is required to open a group class as scheduled.

In order to avoid canceling classes, some group classes of less than 4 students may be shortened.

Which level is right for me?

Other than complete beginners, it is necessary to evaluate all new or returning students in order to place them in the correct level. Evaluations are free, brief (5 to 10 minutes), painless and without obligation.

Complete beginners who never had French before may sign up for a Level 1 course without an evaluation. However, if you took French classes before or studied French on your own, we strongly recommend that you contact us for a free, easy and painless evaluation of your level.

To arrange for an evaluation or if you have any questions, please call us a (415) 362-3666 or send us a message at info@frenchclass.com

Looking for kids classes?

We've partnered with Éducation Française Bay Area to bring you K-12 French classes.